Gulf Clan drug cartel shuts down towns in Colombia, threatens residents after leader Otoniel is extradited to U.S.

The Gulf Clan drug cartel shut down dozens of towns in northern Colombia for four days in reaction to its leader being extradited to the U.S. for trial. It warned that anyone who disobeyed the stay-at-home order risked being shot or having their vehicle burned.

Businesses closed, schools stayed shut, intercity bus service was suspended and a professional soccer match couldn't be played after one of the teams refused to travel to the game.

The Gulf Clan's "armed stoppage" decree was issued Thursday in pamphlets and What'sApp messages following the extradition of Dairo Antonio Úsuga David - also known as Otoniel - to the United States, where he faces drug trafficking charges.